This Saturday, May 26, the Eugowra Branch of The Country Women’s Association of NSW will be celebrating 90 years of service to the community.
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A brief history and photos will be provided at the luncheon.
Eugowra Branch was sponsored by Canowindra branch formed in 1925.
Twenty two Eugowra women being present, amongst them are forebears of quite a few Eugowra residents, such as Grand daughter of Mabel Pengilly – Shirley Heinzel (nee Pengilly), Nobles, Welshs, Hoswells, and Douglas’.
By 1928 they had opened the first Eugowra Maternity hospital, which was rented by the local midwife Nurse Hatton for £1.15 a week.
This hospital continued operating until 1945.
The celebrations will take place at “Eat Your Greens” function centre Eugowra at 12pm.
The meal will be provided by Chefs Ben and Jess Stanley of Eugowra function centre.
Special guests will be Ruth Shanks, World President of Associated Country Women of the World, State President of Country Women’s Association of NSW, Annette Turner, Mayor of Cabonne Kevin Beatty, Patron of Central Western Group of CWA Gail Haydon and Helana Donaldson Group President of Central Western Group of CWA of NSW.
After lunch guests will be entertained by The Cavalcade of History and Fashion a dedicated group preserving Australia’s social and fashion history.
Cavalcade of fashion was started in 1960 and they now have 12,000 items in their collection.
During this showing “Between the Wars, 1919-1939 you will see gowns that typify the amazing change in fashion which occurred between World War 1 and World War 11.
From the flappers of the 1920s to the hugging fashions of the bias cut 1930.
You can delight in the glamour and style in both day wear and evening wear of this era.
A Cavalcade presentation is a themed talk and includes examples from the collection with commentary. Items are carried amongst the audience, allowing a closer look at the collection.
For more information contact Janet Noble 6859 2457.